13th Floor MusicTalk
13th Floor MusicTalk is just that...Marty Duda, award winning New Zealand-based music journalist and founder of music and arts website The 13th Floor talks to the world's premiere music makers about their art. From up-and-comers to crusty old veterans, from rock & roll to country, soul and pop, its all here!
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 383
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Avenged Sevenfold's Johnny Christ: Life Is But A Dream
Avenged Sevenfold are back with a vengeance! A new album, Life Is But A Dream, is just around the corner and here is Johnny Christ to tell us why it took over 4 years to make it.
The Hard-Ons Talking About Ripper '23
The Hard-Ons have just released a new album titled Ripper ’23, the second to feature new vocalist Tim Rogers, who you know from You Am I.
Marty Duda spoke to founding guitarist Peter “Blackie” Black a…
Henry Rollins: Good To See and Hear You
Marty Duda spoke to Henry who was home in Nashville. As always, Henry's got a lot on his mind and he's not shy about sharing it. So, sit back, relax and listen as Henry Rollins pontificates on life, …
The Refugees Are California Dreamin'
The Refugees are Wendy Waldman, Deborah Holland and Cidney Bullens and they have just recorded an album full of California classics with harmonies to die for.
Marty Duda spoke to Wendy, Deborah and Ci…
Robert Ellis Sings Yesterday's News
Robert Ellis is about to release a new album entitled Yesterday’s News. It’s a quiet, personal collection of nine songs recorded in just two days. Marty Duda spoke with Robert who was home in Fort Wo…
The Damned's Captain Sensible Tells Us How Lemmy Saved His Band
Marty Duda spoke to the good Captain who was home in Devon preparing to hit the road once again. The Damned's new album, Darkadelic, is collecting rave reviews and the Captain can't wait to play Well…
Lauren Daigle starts A New Beginning
Lauren Daigle is a Grammy Award winning singer songwriter with a new album due out. Working with acclaimed producer Mike Elizondo set Lauren out on a new music journey.
Marty Duda spoke to Lauren, who…
Debora Iyall: From Alcatraz To Romeo Void
Debora Iyall was the singer for trailblazing punk/new wave band Romeo Void. Here she is to talk about the band's glory days, the new Record Store Day release and occupying Alcatraz.
Immaterial Possession Show Us Mercy Of The Crane Folk
Immaterial Possession is a band, a commune, perhaps even a cult. Their new album, Mercy Of The Crane Folk is just out. And they are sworn to secrecy.
Marty Duda spoke to Cooper Holmes and Madeline Pol…
Natalie Merchant Keeps Her Courage
Natalie Merchant has just released Keep Your Courage, her 9th solo album, and first collection of new songs in almost a decade.
Marty Duda spoke to Natalie about music, politics and how she survived m…
Eilen Jewell Gets Behind The Wheel
Eilen Jewell is about to release her 9th studio album, titled Get Behind The Wheel. Find out how it was made and why its her favourite out of the nine.
Rickie Lee Jones Finds Pieces Of Treasure
Rickie Lee Jones releases her new album, Pieces Of Treasure. We talked to the Duchess Of Cool about reuniting with her old friend, producer Russ Titelman.
Marty Duda found Rickie at home in New Orlea…
Rodney Crowell Talks About The Chicago Sessions
Rodney Crowell is about to release his new album, The Chicago Sessions, produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and record up at The Loft in Chicago.
Marty Duda spoke to Rodney Crowell, who was at home in Nas…
Julie Christensen Tells Us The Price We Pay For Love
Julie Christensen has sung with Leonard Cohen and was a member of Divine Horsemen. Here she is with a new solo album titled The Price We Pay For Love.
Marty Duda spoke to Julie who was home in New Mex…
Jake Ybarra Talks About Something In The Water
Jake Ybarra has just released his debut album, Something In The Water, today. Here he is to introduce himself and his music to you.
Marty Duda spoke to Jake on the eve of the release of Something In T…
Lonnie Holley Is Part Of The Wonder
Lonnie Holley has seen a lot in his 73 years. The American artist and musician is the seventh of 27 children and spent a significant part of his childhood at the Alabama Industrial School For Childre…
Doug Paisley Will Say What You Like
Doug Paisley has just released his new album, Say What You Like. We found Doug home in Toronto keen to chat about sorting through over 250 songs to make this new record.
Marty Duda spoke to Doug about…
A Certain Ratio: Back To 1982
A Certain Ratio are back with a new album titled 1982. Despite the title, the veteran post-punk band are not wallowing in nostalgia. In fact percussionist Donald Johnson notes they are bringing in yo…
Lauren Morrow - People Talk We Listen
Lauren Morrow has just released her new solo album, People Talk. Lauren and hubby Jason have just moved to Nashville, which is where we find her ready to talk about People Talk.
Marty Duda spoke to L…
The New Pornographers Continue As A Guest
The New Pornographers release their 9th album, Continue As A Guest, their first for Merge Records. Here is bandleader A.C. Newman with the answers to all of our questions.
Marty Duda spoke to Carl, wh…